15 Stylish Kids’ Furnishings Every Adult Will Happily Borrow

April 20, 2017Christy Wright

Forget cartoony, theme-based decor. A great kids’ room can handle a bit of sophistication. Bonus: pieces that don’t scream “pre-school” will grow with a child. Here are 15 smart additions that are both kid-friendly and adult-worthy.

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15 Stylish Kids’ Furnishings Every Adult Will Happily Borrow

April 20, 2017 Christy Wright

Forget cartoony, theme-based decor. A great kids’ room can handle a bit of sophistication. Bonus: pieces that don’t scream “pre-school” will grow with a child. Here are 15 smart additions that are both kid-friendly and adult-worthy.

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Corral kids’ books with this stylish nightstand from Land of Nod. The shelf keeps fave books at hand, the drawer stashes away clutter and the brass detailing looks just as good in a child's sleep space as in the living room. <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/midnight-blue-campaign-nightstand/s581156" target="_blank">Campaign Nightstand</a>, $299 US.

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Corral kids’ books with this stylish nightstand from Land of Nod. The shelf keeps fave books at hand, the drawer stashes away clutter and the brass detailing looks just as good in a child's sleep space as in the living room. <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/midnight-blue-campaign-nightstand/s581156" target="_blank">Campaign Nightstand</a>, $299 US.

Light Fantastic

Light Fantastic

Not the prescribed nursery lamp, this sculptural beauty doesn’t discriminate: It lights up fairy tales just as well as formal rooms. <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/genie-floor-lamp/s301989?st=%20Genie%20Floor%20Lamp" target="_blank">Genie Floor Lamp</a>, $249 US.

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Not the prescribed nursery lamp, this sculptural beauty doesn’t discriminate: It lights up fairy tales just as well as formal rooms. <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/genie-floor-lamp/s301989?st=%20Genie%20Floor%20Lamp" target="_blank">Genie Floor Lamp</a>, $249 US.

Step One

Step One

Perfect for climbing up to bed and chic enough to sit in any room in the house, this stool rules. <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/teak-step-stool/m10496.html" target="_blank">Teak Step Stool</a>, $128 US.

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Perfect for climbing up to bed and chic enough to sit in any room in the house, this stool rules. <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/teak-step-stool/m10496.html" target="_blank">Teak Step Stool</a>, $128 US.

Shelfie

Shelfie

Yes, they store small toys, books and balls, but you'll be tempted to hang these shelves in the office, too. <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/arrow-white-shelf/s214689" target="_blank">Arrow Shelves</a>, $39 US each.

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Yes, they store small toys, books and balls, but you'll be tempted to hang these shelves in the office, too. <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/arrow-white-shelf/s214689" target="_blank">Arrow Shelves</a>, $39 US each.

Stylish Slumber

Stylish Slumber

Smokey-grey bedding in a mix of contrasting patterns fends off a kid-centric look but still has a sense of playful whimsy. <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/go-lightly-bedding-grey/f17362" target="_blank">Go Lightly Bedding</a>, from $14 per piece.

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Smokey-grey bedding in a mix of contrasting patterns fends off a kid-centric look but still has a sense of playful whimsy. <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/go-lightly-bedding-grey/f17362" target="_blank">Go Lightly Bedding</a>, from $14 per piece.

Case for Style

Case for Style

Lift toy storage out of its rut with this rustic-chic seagrass toy chest that is worthy of any interior. <a href="https://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod218096&categoryId=rhbc_cat102139&src=rel" target="_blank">Seagrass Closed Toy Basket</a>, $139 US.

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Lift toy storage out of its rut with this rustic-chic seagrass toy chest that is worthy of any interior. <a href="https://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod218096&categoryId=rhbc_cat102139&src=rel" target="_blank">Seagrass Closed Toy Basket</a>, $139 US.

What a Sham

What a Sham

Tasselled and colourful, this sham has kid-friendly appeal that works in pretty much any room in the house. <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/pickstitch-tassel-decorative-sham/?pkey=e%7Ctassel%2Bsham%7C3%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH" target="_blank">Pick-Stitch Tassel Pillow</a>, $39.50 US.

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Tasselled and colourful, this sham has kid-friendly appeal that works in pretty much any room in the house. <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/pickstitch-tassel-decorative-sham/?pkey=e%7Ctassel%2Bsham%7C3%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH" target="_blank">Pick-Stitch Tassel Pillow</a>, $39.50 US.